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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 240.40 and 150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 240.40 and 150.68 is: 227.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 240.40 = 150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/240.40 = 150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 240.40 × 150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 36,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,223.47/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.13

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